Here is the photo I picked out for the NYC photo contest this past weekend! Thanks to everyone who entered and sent me their photos! This photograph was taken by Angela DeSimone at http://angeladesimonephotography.wordpress.com/. Definitely take a look at her blog she has some truly beautiful photographs there. Safe travels!! Continue reading
Category Archives: New York
“Central” Central Park
Okay, today I would like to welcome guest poster, Captain Obvious, to The Penniless Traveler. I’m going to recommend one of the most blatantly obvious free travel sites in NYC, Central Park. I’ve been to Central Park several times with my family over the years and we’ve almost always visited the Southern part of … Continue reading
“Queens” for a Day
One of the coolest movie museums I’ve ever been to is called The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York. I found out that the museum would be free from 4PM-8PM on Friday and convinced my family to go for a visit. When I say convince…my sister wants to be a director, so … Continue reading
The Footprints of 9/11
Today we went to visit the 9/11 Memorial in NYC. We had to reserve our spots ahead of time, with tickets printed and ready to go at the gate, but this is a free memorial. It looks like you can also get tickets when you get there, but why not just get it all set … Continue reading
A Park in the Sky
I’ve been to NYC a few times now, maybe even several, and I have never heard of The High Line before. Until now. My family and I went to this park not knowing too much about it. I suggested that we go, knowing that it was once a railroad above the city streets which has … Continue reading
History, Art and People Watching
And, finally, what you’ve all been waiting for…the poll winner! New York City is the place you all wanted free travel tips about the most! There are so many wonderful free things to do in New York City (things I will fill you in on in the next week or so as I travel with … Continue reading